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Adam T's avatar

This is a classic case for "It's always greener on the other side."

Did Prue pop up in your thoughts recently after so many years or was she always in the back of your mind?

Sometimes we only remember people who truly changed us because of a trigger memory.

Parker Jin's avatar

definitely grass is greener on the other side. I've been writing a memoir about my childhood, and this essay organically came up. Thanks for reading!

sallie reynolds's avatar

Ah, the tattered underworld where we all live or have lived. Where some survive. But many do not.

Parker Jin's avatar

"the tattered underworld..." love that! thank you so much for reading

Kathy Maas's avatar

Parker, will you let your open secrets audience know when your memoir comes out? Ty

Parker Jin's avatar

Hi Kathy, this is one of the best comments I could have ever received, thank you so much! I have no idea when this memoir will come out, but when it does, you'll be one of the first to know! thank you so much for your kind words and support <3

Kathy Maas's avatar

Yay! I will watch for that!

Kathy Maas's avatar

Terrific essay. It's sad that what makes for interesting reading is so devastating for "real people." I hope you find answers about Prue someday.

Parker Jin's avatar

thanks so much for the kind response. Pain makes for powerful stories, and I also find comfort in knowing that it helps w/ the healing process too. I hope Prue is doing well and thriving <3